Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand and Reduce Costs of IVF, Aiming to Make Fertility Treatments More Accessible for American Families

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand and Reduce Costs of IVF, Aiming to Make Fertility Treatments More Accessible for American Families

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand and Reduce Costs of IVF, Aiming to Make Fertility Treatments More Accessible for American Families
February 19, 2025

Image: Wikimedia Commons (Donald Trump signing 2018 EO)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and significantly reducing its associated costs.

This action underscores the administration’s commitment to supporting family formation and addressing the nation’s declining fertility rates.

The executive order mandates the Domestic Policy Council to present a comprehensive report within 90 days, detailing strategies to ensure reliable access to IVF and proposing measures to alleviate the financial burdens on aspiring parents.

Currently, the cost of IVF can range from $12,000 to $25,000 per cycle, with many couples requiring multiple cycles to achieve a successful pregnancy, according to the White House.

Health insurance coverage for IVF is limited; only a quarter of employers offer coverage for these treatments, and state-mandated coverage is sporadic at best.

The federal government provides limited IVF coverage for military personnel, veterans, and federal employees, leaving a large gap in support for the general public.

Also, data from the Department of Health and Human Services indicates that more than 85,000 infants were born as a result of IVF in 2021. However, the U.S. fertility rate experienced a 3% drop in 2023 compared to 2022, continuing a trend of annual decreases since 2014.

Trump also enacted legislation allowing new parents to withdraw up to $5,000 from their retirement accounts without penalty for the birth or adoption of a child.

 “Because we want more babies, to put it very nicely. And for this same reason, we will also allow new parents to deduct major newborn expenses from their taxes, so that parents that have a beautiful baby will be able, so we’re pro family. But the IVF treatments are expensive. It’s very hard for many people to do it and to get it, but I’ve been in favor of IVF, right from the beginning,” Trump said.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today celebrated President Trump’s historic executive order aimed at enhancing access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).

“IVF is fundamentally pro-family, helping aspiring parents across our nation start and grow their families. I couldn’t be happier to see President Trump take this landmark step to expand access to this pathway to parenthood,” said Senator Britt.

“I remain grateful for President Trump’s bold leadership on this issue. IVF will be more affordable and accessible for loving American families thanks to President Trump.”

“President Trump is, once again, keeping his promises to the American people. I look forward to introducing legislation in the Senate advancing the Trump Administration’s pro-family agenda for the millions of Americans facing infertility who dream of building a family. Republicans will continue to fight for hardworking families and deliver real results,” Senator Britt continued.

It can be recalled that Tim Walz launched a series of unfounded attacks on Republicans, citing his family’s struggles with infertility. He warned that conservatives aim to restrict in vitro fertilization (IVF), a subject he ‘takes personally’ and frequently discusses in interviews.

In early August, Walz took to X to blast Republican VP nominee JD Vance, saying, “If it was up to JD Vance, I wouldn’t have a family because of IVF. Democrats are investing in prenatal care. We’re the ones that are for universal pre-K. We’re the ones that are providing school meals. I’m not gonna back down one bit on this whole family values thing. We’re making it more affordable to have children by having paid family and medical leave. Where is JD Vance’s program?”

JD Vance called Walz out for his lies, “Today it came out that Tim Walz had lied about having a family via IVF. Who lies about something like that?”

In a statement to CNN, Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz further clarified that she did not use in vitro fertilization to conceive.

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Mike Tyson Wins the Night at Mar-a-Lago with His Latest MF MAGA Trump Hat

Mike Tyson Wins the Night at Mar-a-Lago with His Latest MF MAGA Trump Hat

Mike Tyson Wins the Night at Mar-a-Lago with His Latest MF MAGA Trump Hat
February 18, 2025

President Trump addresses the crowd at Celebrate America’s Exceptionalism gala at Mar-a-Lago on February 18, 2025. – Screenshot

As reported earlier, President Donald Trump attended the “Celebrate American Exceptionalism 2025” gala tonight at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

The event is hosted by America’s Future, a conservative organization chaired by former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn.

The gala aims to honor American exceptionalism and will feature a lineup of notable guests, including former boxer Mike Tyson, musician Ted Nugent, comedian Russell Brand, former professional wrestler Tyrus Murdoch, and comedian Eddie Griffin.

Kari Lake was also one of the special guests.

WATCH:

Mike Tyson won the night with his homestyle MAGA hat.

The former heavyweight champ wore a MAGA-style hat that had “Re-Elect that Mother F*cker” written across the top of the hate.

It’s safe to say, Mike does not sugar-coat his words.

And, thank God Trump won his reelection and America now has a chance to be saved from the wickedness of the left.

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Trump Reveals He Has Offered General Flynn ‘About 10 Jobs’ in His Administration Already (VIDEO)

Trump Reveals He Has Offered General Flynn ‘About 10 Jobs’ in His Administration Already (VIDEO)

Trump Reveals He Has Offered General Flynn ‘About 10 Jobs’ in His Administration Already (VIDEO)
February 18, 2025

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President Donald Trump attended the “Celebrate American Exceptionalism 2025” gala tonight at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

The event is hosted by America’s Future, a conservative organization chaired by former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn.

The gala aims to honor American exceptionalism and feature a lineup of notable guests, including former boxer Mike Tyson, musician Ted Nugent, comedian Russell Brand, former professional wrestler Tyrus Murdoch, and comedian Eddie Griffin.

Kari Lake was also one of the special guests.

WATCH:

In a viral video posted on social media, Trump addressed the crowd on the patio, praising Gen. Flynn.

“Let me tell you, this guy—he’s the real deal. He’s a real general. I told him I offered him about 10 jobs. I think he’s doing so well he doesn’t need them. But I offered. I said, “Anytime you want to come in, you know that, Mike, okay?”

And just take care of yourself. Good luck, everybody! Have a good time. Thank you, thank you!”

WATCH:

President Trump did not go into detail about what positions were offered.

Last year, numerous conservatives suggested his name as Trump’s potential VP.

Former National Security Advisor General Mike Flynn hinted that he would consider joining Trump’s ticket as Vice President if the opportunity presented itself.

This statement emerged during a Florida screening of “Out of Shadows and Into the Light” on Saturday night, when an audience member raised the question.

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Victor Reacts: Taxpayer Dollars Vanish, Do Dems Care? (VIDEO)

Victor Reacts: Taxpayer Dollars Vanish, Do Dems Care? (VIDEO)

Victor Reacts: Taxpayer Dollars Vanish, Do Dems Care? (VIDEO)
February 18, 2025

While Democrats harp and moan about Trump visiting the Daytona 500, they are oddly silent about the trillions of dollars that or untraceable spending uncovered by DOGE.

The Gateway Pundit reported,

This is why it is all hands on deck to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE team.

On Monday, Elon Musk’s DOGE revealed the federal government didn’t trace $4.7 trillion in payments.

$4.7 trillion dollars in payments were left blank, making it nearly impossible to trace, DOGE said.

“The Treasury Access Symbol (TAS) is an identification code linking a Treasury payment to a budget line item (standard financial process),” DOGE explained in a post on X.

“In the Federal Government, the TAS field was optional for ~$4.7 Trillion in payments and was often left blank, making traceability almost impossible. As of Saturday, this is now a required field, increasing insight into where money is actually going. Thanks to US Treasury for the great work,” DOGE said.

Trillions of dollars in taxpayer money went into a federal government black hole!

President Trump and Elon Musk previously announced DOGE will cut $1 trillion from the deficit this year.

Rather than focusing on the price of driving the Beast around a racetrack, why aren’t democrats outraged about this? Establishment swamp monsters are fighting tooth and nail to stop DOGE from pulling back the curtain on the fraud.

 

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National Weather Service Officially Changes Maps to Read Gulf of America

National Weather Service Officially Changes Maps to Read Gulf of America

National Weather Service Officially Changes Maps to Read Gulf of America
February 18, 2025

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As The Gateway Pundit reported, President Donald Trump resident floated the idea of renaming the Gulf before he took office on January 20.

While holding his first press conference after being certified the winner of the 2024 presidential election by Congress on January 6, 2025, the President vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

The President followed through on January 20, 2025, with his “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness” executive order.

The President also signed a proclamation this week on February 9, designating that day as “the first ever Gulf of America Day” as the pilot for Air Force One announced, “For the first time in history, flying over the recently renamed Gulf of America.”

Far-left Google agreed to change the name on their map services last month, almost immediately after the President officially declared the change.

Apple Maps also now displays “Gulf of America.”

The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced it is now in the process of implementing President Trump’s “Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness,” and the organization began updating maps beginning around February 13.

The change can now be seen on The National Hurricane Center storm tracking map.

A statement from the NWS said it is in the process of implementing the order titled “Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness.”

In addition, The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) followed suit stating, “A name change of this magnitude has multiple facets and requires the efforts of many.”

“Adoption of the new name has also been seen across the nation in commercial applications like Google Maps and Apple Maps.”

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